The heat did not stop the community from coming out to enjoy another successful Parade of Champions. As in years past, the event featured marching bands from all over California as well as a strong showing from local community groups. All of the participants worked their way down Monroe Street on Oct. 5, entertaining the … Read more
Over its history, Santa Clara’s Parade of Champions has celebrated many champions — from Olympic champion Mark Spitz to the nation drum and bugle corps champions, Santa Clara Vanguard — who continue to march in the parade to this day. This year, the parade celebrates some champions of public service, for whom public service is … Read more
The 55th Santa Clara Parade of Champions and Festival is proud to announce that the San Francisco 49ers, the 2023 NFC Champions, will be the Presenting Sponsors for this year’s grand event. The sponsorship coincides with the 10th anniversary of Santa Clara’s Levi’s Stadium. The Parade and festival will take place on Saturday, Oct. 5, … Read more
Another year, another successful Parade of Champions. Thousands of people braved the heat and lined Monroe Street in Santa Clara on Oct. 7 to enjoy the 54th Parade of Champions. This year featured some newcomers and some new events. The American Legion Post 419 held a pancake/French toast breakfast fundraiser for the first time before … Read more
The Santa Clara Parade of Champions is almost here and we now know who will be the parade’s Grand Marshal. The honor goes to two-time Olympic gold medalist and Santa Clara High School grad Donna de Varona. This is the second time de Varona has served as Grand Marshal of the Parade of Champions. Her … Read more
It’s rare to find a person who has touched so many people’s lives. But that is exactly what Tom Goodson did with so many people in Santa Clara. Sadly, Tom Goodson passed away on Friday, Jan. 14. As word spread through social media, the comments were all heartfelt and many spoke of how they came … Read more